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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.66 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.66 and 178.98 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.66 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.66 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.66 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 49,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,336.73/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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